Comments Thread For: Hearn Wants Groves-DeGale Rematch For Next Spring

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Promoter Eddie Hearn is looking to stage a rematch between super middleweight rivals James DeGale (20-1, 14KOs) and George Groves (21-2, 16KOs) in 2015. They faced off at the O2 Arena in May of 2011, with Groves winning a close twelve round majority decision. DeGale, an Olympic gold medal winner, was favored to win that fight.

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[PittyPat]

Yea, why not. It's been a decent amount of time (about as long as the gap between Benn-Eubank I and II) and the rivalry is about to flare up massively again, so let's make it happen. I won't listen to a single syllable of build-up, but I'll definitely watch the fight.

It'd be better if a world title(s) is on the line, though. There's no way Groves beats Dirrell for the WBC, so how does he get a shot at the (soon to be vacant) IBF for which DeGale is rightfully the mandatory? I don't see how Hearn can manoeuvre that.

[knockoutkid]

yeah but does groves want it? he has had two bad beatings already.

[slipcatchroll]

I think, ultimately, Hearn is trying to keep both Degale and Froch happy

[Larry the boss]

Trilogy it is.......

[Weebler I]

Yea, why not. It's been a decent amount of time (about as long as the gap between Benn-Eubank I and II) and the rivalry is about to flare up massively again, so let's make it happen. I won't listen to a single syllable of build-up, but I'll definitely watch the fight.

It'd be better if a world title(s) is on the line, though. There's no way Groves beats Dirrell for the WBC, so how does he get a shot at the (soon to be vacant) IBF for which DeGale is rightfully the mandatory? I don't see how Hearn can manoeuvre that.

There would be no title. By the sounds of it Hearn doesn't want to put DeGale in with Andre Dirrell when he can make a huge domestic fight instead. Sauerland would have to agree however, they promote Groves.

One incentive might be Froch, who said he would fight the Groves-DeGale II winner.

[Gordon_Gekko]

Wouldnt take it if i were George. Think he needs a bit of time after the Froch series. The physical and emotional burden of those two fights was huge. Hasn't looked like his former self since.

[Enzo Mc is SHIT]

Groves hasn't looked right at all. Now's the time for DeGale.

[Hougigo]

Groves hasn't looked right at all. Now's the time for DeGale.

Yea, degale has been surging

[Crazylegs77]

yeah but does groves want it? he has had two bad beatings already.

In Groves mind, hes to big a name for Degale.